Jacob Hjortshøj

A partner in Bech-Bruun's M&A Corporate department, Jacob Hjortshøj stands out as one of Denmark's foremost M&A, corporate law and stock exchange law experts. His extensive expertise is showcased through his impressive track record advising a wide array of notable private equity funds and both Danish and international enterprises on complex M&A transactions over the years. He also advises on ownership restructurings.

Bringing a wealth of experience in the area, Jacob has in recent years assisted as team leader in the transfer of an impressive volume of Danish as well as international enterprises, providing strategic insights and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of every client. His exceptional qualifications in the M&A sector are underscored by his top-category rankings from all major rating agencies, reflecting his status as a leading expert in the field.

In every transaction, Jacob commits himself deeply in the client relationship and is strongly dedicated to the process towards the goal. He is a keen negotiator with a markedly solution-oriented and efficient approach, driven by the commercial element in M&A cases. His reputation as a trusted adviser is built on years of delivering exceptional legal advice and navigating high-stakes transactions with precision and expertise.

Jacob has been team-leader in an impressive number of large transactions in respect of companies such as Jakobsens, Dansk Træemballage, Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, KK Group, Eiva, Good Food Group, Emballagegruppen, Fitness.dk, Landmeco, Carsoe Group, Wärtsilä Svanehøj, Skiold Group, SFK LeBlanc, Telebilling, Lakrids by Johan Bülow, Ferrosan Medical Devices, Hoyer Motors, FC Nordsjælland, Bluegarden, Cembrit, Norican, Sonion, Euro Cater, Dagrofa, MissionPharma, Miso Film, EBH Finansservice, Nordic Insurance Software, Bladt Industries, NKT Flexibles, inco Danmark, Dyrup, Glud & Marstrand, Aalborg Industries, Superfos, KMD, Kommunekemi, Rosti, Codan Gummi, Stryhn’s, BabySam, Logstor, Disa, Unifeeder, Tholstrup Cheese, Stelton, Fona, Maersk Medical and Roulunds.

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Company law
• Private equity
• Venture capital

• Danish Bar
• Supreme Court

• The Danish Association for Company Law (Secretary)
• The Danish Management Society (VL12)
• The Danish Venture Capital Association
• The Committee for Company Law (Chairman), IBA